Guidelines
Step-by-step guidance for preparing research data, metadata and supporting documentation for FAIR publication, repository deposit, cataloguing and interoperability.
Research data preparation guidelines
Practical guidance covering dataset metadata, FAIR data packages, catalogue preparation and the adaptation of international metadata standards.
How to prepare dataset metadata
Step-by-step guidance for preparing clear, complete, consistent and machine-readable metadata for research datasets.
How to prepare a FAIR data package
Guidance on organising data files, README, manifest, metadata, provenance and reuse information into a coherent publication package.
How to prepare data for cataloguing
Guidance on preparing dataset descriptions, identifiers, access information and relationships for discovery and inclusion in repository or research catalogues.
How to adapt international metadata standards
Guidance on selecting, mapping and adapting DataCite, Dublin Core and related metadata elements for local research and repository needs.
How to use the guidelines
Select the guideline corresponding to your current task and use it together with the related templates and checklists.
1. Identify
Identify the data-management or metadata task that needs to be completed.
2. Review
Review the recommended workflow, required information and decision points.
3. Prepare
Prepare the data, metadata and documentation described in the guideline.
4. Apply
Use the corresponding template to create the required files or structured records.
5. Check
Use the related checklist before repository deposit, publication or catalogue submission.